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The FAA proposes a new rule to reduce the growth of debris from commercial space vehicles. NASA seeks proposals for a vehicle to deorbit the International Space Station. A new MITRE Report suggests that the trilateral agreement between the US, UK and Australia should extend to Space Domain Awareness, and more.Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app.Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on Twitter and LinkedIn.T-Minus GuestOur guest is Michelle Lucas, Founder and CEO of STEM non-profit Higher Orbits.You can connect with Michelle on LinkedIn and learn more about Higher Orbits on their website.Selected ReadingFAA Proposed Rule Would Reduce the Growth of Debris from Commercial Space Vehicles- FAANASA Seeks Proposals from US Industry for Station Deorbit Spacecraft- NASAAUKUS security pact should expand to include space monitoring: MITREMaxar restructures into 2 businesses- Advanced TelevisionHawkEye 360 Announces RFIQ Product for a Deeper Look at RF Activity Using an Industry-Leading Range of Radio Spectrum- PR NewswireChina Science Status- XChina Space Station: China launches first live science class from Mengtian lab module- CGTNMaine Space 2030 Pitch CompetitionHidden in the Arctic, Sweden is quietly winning Europe’s next big space race- The GuardianSpace Force revising commercial space strategy to make it “actionable”- Space NewsClose-up Ignition of a Rocket Engine in Slow Mo - The Slow Mo GuysT-Minus Crew SurveyWe want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It’ll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day.Want to hear your company in the show?You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info.Want to join us for an interview?Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal.T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A SpaceX Falcon 9 launches for a rocket-reuse record breaking 17th time. Sierra Space has completed a fifth, sub-scale test of their LIFE™ habitat. US Space Systems Command’s Assured Access to Space Directorate, in collaboration with the Space Development Corps’ Space Enterprise Consortium has awarded a $25.5 million contract to Astroscale US Inc. to advance Space Mobility and Logistics capabilities, and more.Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app.Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Twitter.T-Minus GuestOur guest is Andy Atherton, COO at Solestial, on the development of solar technology for spacecraft.You can connect with Andy on LinkedIn and learn more about Solestial Solar on their website.Selected ReadingSpaceX rocket launches Starlink satellites on record-breaking 17th flightSierra Space Reinvents the Space Station, Putting Affordable In-Space Infrastructure Within Reach- PRAstroscale wins Space Force contract for Space Mobility and Logistics capabilities- Space WarSeeking Innovative Concepts for Space Superiority- DARPAAIA Critical Infrastructure LetterSpace moves: Trackers losing maneuvering sats, increasing heavenly danger, study says - Breaking Defense SkyWatch Announces Availability of SatelliteVu High-Resolution Thermal Imagery on EarthCacheNIGCOMSAT and Thales Alenia Space Renews Agreement to Enhance Satellite Navigation in Africa through NIGCOMSAT-1R- Space in AfricaMars Helicopter Flight Log- NASASpace Force is needed to provide for and protect America’s use of space- the HillHow A Colombian’s Capsule Held Asteroid Dust From Outer Space- ForbesMagnestar wants to solve the satellite signal interference problem for the entire space industry- TechCrunchT-Minus Crew SurveyWe want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It’ll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day.Want to hear your company in the show?You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info.Want to join us for an interview?Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal.T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rocket Lab experiences a Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly (RUD) after launch in New Zealand. AST SpaceMobile makes the first 5G call between a cell phone and satellite. Millennium Space Systems achieved operational readiness of the VICTUS NOX space vehicle just 37 hours after launch, and more.Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app.Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on Twitter and LinkedIn.T-Minus GuestOur guest today is Kate van Dam, Head of Strategy at SkyFi.You can connect with Kate on LinkedIn and learn more about SkyFi on their website.Selected ReadingRocket Lab Launch Update- Business WireAST SpaceMobile Achieves Space-Based 5G Cellular Broadband Connectivity From Everyday Smartphones, Another Historic World First- Business WireMillennium Space Systems' VICTUS NOX space vehicle operational in just 37 hours- PR NewswireABL selected for tactically responsive launch demonstration- PRNASA Kennedy Ready for Artemis II Moon Mission Ground Systems Testing- NASANOAA Awards Contract for Ocean Surface Winds Data Pilot- NOAAMaduro says Venezuelan astronauts could go to Moon in Chinese spaceship- AFPVIDA's ESG risk management software attracts €3M investment from Cusp Capital- Tech.EUAt Hawaii space conference, DoD space monitoring challenges in the spotlight- Breaking DefenseHow to land a space gig- The Space ReviewT-Minus Crew SurveyWe want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It’ll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day.Want to hear your company in the show?You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info.Want to join us for an interview?Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal.T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India's ISRO aims for its first crewed space mission, Gaganyaan, to possibly launch by the end of this year if testing in October is successful. Stoke Space successfully conducts a VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) developmental test flight, showcasing their innovative hydrogen/oxygen engine and working towards a 100% reusable rocket with 24-hour turnaround. Varda Space struggles with regulatory hurdles, failing to secure support from the Air Force and the FAA for landing its in-space manufacturing vehicle, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app.Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on Twitter and LinkedIn.T-Minus GuestOur guest today is Tom Marotta, CEO of the Spaceport Company.You can connect with Tom on LinkedIn and learn more about the Spaceport Company on their website.Selected ReadingIndia plans crucial test in crewed space mission by October- ReutersUpdate on Hopper2: The Hopper Has Landed- Stoke SpaceVarda Space puts off orbital factory reentry pending Air Force and FAA green light- Tech CrunchTen Satellites Incorporating Terran Orbital Buses Launch As Part Of Space Development Agency’s Tranche 0 Mission- PR​​Bentivegna Succeeds Towberman, ‘Has Big Shoes to Fill’ as as Space Force’s Top Enlisted- Air and Space ForcesOne American, two Russians ride Russian capsule to the International Space Station- APMajor UK methane leak is spotted from space: Satellite discovers plumes of the greenhouse gas coming from a pipeline in Cheltenham - with enough released to power 7,500 homes for a year- the Daily MailSimera Sense, CubeSpace, and Sodern Signs MOU on Advancing EO Capabilities- Space in AfricaSpace, a new frontier, as govt mulls developing rocket launch site- Free Malaysia TodayTim Peake backs idea for solar farms in space as costs fall- The GuardianBalancing Space Superiority And Space Services To Better Sustain The Joint Force- War on the RocksStarship's advanced design is said to have NASA officials "sh**ting the bed"- Interesting EngineeringNASA-Developed Spherical Robots to the RescueT-Minus Crew SurveyWe want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It’ll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day.Want to hear your company in the show?You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info.Want to join us for an interview?Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal.T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A study produced by graduate students at George Washington University’s Space Policy Institute is providing a deep look at the commercial space mission authorization regime. Current US regulation requires commercial space firms to navigate a complex web of federal agencies. This study looks at how the system could be consolidated. We speak to the three of the study’s authors; Zeke Clayson, Shiv Patel and Frank Spellman. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app.Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on Twitter and LinkedIn.Selected ReadingSpace Mission Authorization: Enabling The Final Frontier- War on the RocksAudience SurveyWe want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It’ll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day.Want to hear your company in the show?You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info.Want to join us for an interview?Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal.T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Firefly Aerospace successfully launches the first US Space Force Victus Nox mission. The US Department of Defense has unclassified its strategy for the protection and defense of on-orbit assets. Germany becomes the 29th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, and more.Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app.Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on Twitter and LinkedIn.T-Minus GuestA study produced by graduate students at George Washington University’s Space Policy Institute is providing a deep look at the commercial space mission authorization regime. Current US regulation requires commercial space firms to navigate a complex web of federal agencies. This study looks at how the system could be consolidated. We speak to the three of the study’s authors; Zeke Clayson, Shiv Patel and Frank Spellman. Selected ReadingFirefly Aerospace Successfully Launches U.S. Space Force VICTUS NOX Responsive Space Mission with 24-Hour Notice- PRDepartment of Defense Releases Space Policy Review and Strategy on Protection of SatellitesIncreasing national security with satellites that team together- Sandia National LabNASA Welcomes Germany as Newest Artemis Accords SignatoryEuropean Rover Challengehttps://x.com/stoke_space/status/1702316301157622260?s=20Sidus Space Announces 180-Day Extension To Regain Compliance With Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Requirement- PRChinese space authority says no proof aliens exist after Mexican congress shown ‘extraterrestrial corpses’- South China Morning PostSpace Force aims for more efficient operations with ‘integrated’ units- Air Force TimesParker Solar ProbeT-Minus Crew SurveyWe want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It’ll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day.Want to hear your company in the show?You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info.Want to join us for an interview?Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal.T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Germany’s Ramstein Air Base will be the headquarters of a new US Space Force service component for Europe and Africa. The UK Space Agency has awarded Scotland-based AstroAgency and UAE based AzurX, 75,000 pounds each to develop advanced space technologies to tackle natural disasters and reduce greenhouse emissions in the Gulf. EutelSat says its HOTBIRD 13F and HOTBIRD 13G satellites have now entered into full commercial service.Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app.Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on Twitter and LinkedIn.T-Minus GuestOur guest is Dr. Shawna Pandya is a Canadian physician, scientist-astronaut candidate with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS).You can connect with Shawna on LinkedIn and Learn more about IIAS on their website.Selected ReadingNewest Space Force component to stand up at Ramstein Air Base in December- The Stars and StripesUAE and Bahrain to work with UK to develop space technologies to help protect the planet- The NationalUK Space Agency launches consultation on variable liability limits for orbital operationsEutelsat Brings Two Hotbird Satellites into Commercial Service- Via SatelliteMini space thruster that runs on water- ESAUT Will Lead $4 Million Research Collaboration in Outer Space- PRAstra Space, Inc. Announces Reverse Stock Split- PR‘Galactic 04’ Mission Marks Virgin Galactic’s Fifth Spaceflight In Five MonthsUS could advance SpaceX license as soon as October after rocket exploded in April- ReutersAllies Eager to Develop, Collaborate with US on New Space Programs- Air and Space ForcesEarth is outside its ‘safe operating space for humanity’ on most key measurements, study says- AP'Learning period' for US commercial space regulations should be extended, Sen. Cruz says- Reutershttps://www.welcometohelios.com/missions/T-Minus Crew SurveyWe want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It’ll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day.Want to hear your company in the show?You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info.Want to join us for an interview?Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal.T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s to be done about the workforce issue in the space industry? N2K offers some solutions. Rocket Lab contracts with Leidos to launch four HASTE missions. Amazon Web Services India has signed an MOU with ISRO. Russia promises North Korea cooperation on developing space capabilities, and more.Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app.Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on Twitter and LinkedIn.T-Minus GuestOur guest today is Stephan Reckie, Executive Director at the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) on entrepreneurship in space around the world.You can connect with Stephan on LinkedIn and find out more about GEN on their website.Selected ReadingThe space industry's looming workforce problem- AxiosRocket Lab Signs Deal with Leidos to Launch Four HASTE Missions- Business WireSpaceX no longer taking losses to produce Starlink satellite antennas, a key step to improving profitability- CNBCSES Introduces Cruise Industry’s First Integrated MEO-LEO Service with Starlink- PRAmazon's AWS ties up with ISRO to advance its AI capabilities with cloud technologies- MyindNorth Korea's Kim meets Putin at Russian space center- NikkeiLMO Space Partners With In-Space Missions On AUREA SDA Programme- PRDragonfly Aerospace Selects Neuraspace for Enhanced Space Sustainability through Smarter Space Traffic Management- PRSkyFi Launches Two New Services- Via SatelliteA year after New Shepard’s accident, Blue Origin may return to flight next month- Ars TechnicaPanel calls for giant boost to space station research- Science.orgSaltzman Reveals New Space Units That Put Operations and Sustainment Under One Roof- Air and Space ForcesRob Rainhart Named President of HawkEye 360- PR NewswireT-Minus Crew SurveyWe want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It’ll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day.Want to hear your company in the show?You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info.Want to join us for an interview?Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal.T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The James Webb Space Telescope's spectrograph of exoplanet K2-18b shows potential signs of life. Ball Aerospace to deliver a sounder for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Geostationary Extended Observations satellite program (GeoXO). Firefly Aerospace to provide radio frequency calibration services from lunar orbit as part of a NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services contract, and more.Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app.Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on Twitter and LinkedIn.T-Minus GuestOur guest today is Sarah “Sassie” Duggleby, Co founder and CEO of Venus Aerospace.You can connect with Sassie on LinkedIn and find out more about Venus Aerospace on their website.Selected ReadingWebb Discovers Methane, Carbon Dioxide in Atmosphere of K2-18 b- NASABall Aerospace Selected to Build Instrument for NOAA's GeoXO Constellation- PR NewswireFirefly Awarded $18 Million NASA Contract to Provide Radio Frequency Calibration Services from Lunar Orbit- PRIntelsat, Aalyria Sign Deal to Advance Multi-Orbit Connectivity- PRArianespace Signs Agreement With Intelsat For Launch Of Is-45- PRAxiom Space Announces Astronauts for Third Mission to ISS- PRIndia, NASA to cooperate on human spaceflight and planetary defense- SpaceUS company to unveil luxury space adventures in India; to offer travel to ISS, space balloons, zero-gravity plane- Times of IndiaThaicom Selects Airbus For Its New Generation Software-Defined High Throughput Satellite At 119.5 Degrees East- PRBig Law follows private sector into space race- FTTechstars selects 12 companies for its fall space accelerator- TechcrunchMae Jemison- National Women’s History MuseumT-Minus Crew SurveyWe want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It’ll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day.Want to hear your company in the show?You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info.Want to join us for an interview?Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal.T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US Astronaut Frank Rubio sets a new spaceflight record for spending the longest time on a space mission. UK satellite data company Open Cosmos raises $50 million in Series B funding. We have the latest headlines from the World Satellite Business Week conference, and more.Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app.Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on Twitter and LinkedIn.T-Minus GuestOur guest today is Bill Murray, Co-founder and EVP of Product Engineering at rocket motor manufacturing company, Ursa Major.You can connect with Bill on LinkedIn and find out more about Ursa Major on their website.Selected ReadingAstronaut Frank Rubio breaks US record on way to spending a year in space- SpaceOpen Cosmos Raises $50M From Leading Impact Investors To Grow Its Leadership In Accessible, Sustainable Space Tech And Satellite Data- PRU.S. export credit agency is working through $5 billion pipeline of space financing, vice chair says- CNBCNew MDA Software-Defined Satellites Target Operator Pain Points With Digital Solutions- PR Newswire\Telesat taps SpaceX to launch its broadband satellites in orbitUnited Launch Alliance Successfully Launches Joint National Security Mission- PR Newswirehttps://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1700789411279966339?s=20Iran announces tender for first space navigation satellite- Al MayadeenKombucha: Ally for Moon and Mars- ESAAs DoD readies new commercial space strategies, industry frets funding gapSpaceX is the best bet for the commercial space station Earth needs- the HillFirst cat in space: how a Parisian stray called Félicette was blasted far from Earth- The GuardianT-Minus Crew SurveyWe want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It’ll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day.Want to hear your company in the show?You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here’s our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info.Want to join us for an interview?Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal.T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices